Celebrating the best of surf culture, surf cinema and our connection with the environment. The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops and presentations from inspirational adventurers from within NZ and (if possible) around the world. The New Zealand French Film Festival to return to NZ in March 2020! Discover its programme of film productions from Austria, Switzerland and Germany. In true kiwi style, we take a curated selection of international and kiwi surf feature films, documentaries and short films to … 13 Aug 2020. The full programme for Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has been revealed with 79 feature films and seven collections of short films from 41 countries screening online and in selected cinemas and venues from 24 July to 2 August. NZIFF At Home — Online brings the festival experience to the comfort of your living room. A collection of Māori and Pasifika short films curated by Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rakaipaaka), Director of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival, with guest co-curator Craig Fasi (Niue), Director of the Pollywood Film Festival. “We are talking to filmmakers around the world who are eager to be part of these extra features to enhance the festival experience for our audiences,” Rabarts said. Screenings were suspended following the March 16 session because of the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. And all films in venues will screen as part of NZIFF At Home – Online, so everyone around the country has the opportunity to select from all films in the Festival.”. Bill Gosden, who served as director of the New Zealand International Film Festival for nearly 40 years, died Friday after a battle with bowel cancer. 1 talking about this. COVID Advisory #5 - Screen Recovery Package Update. Here it is – the full programme for Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival with 79 feature films and 7 shorts collections. The Festival encourages people to start planning their Festival now by using the re-designed interactive online programme and the familiar Wishlist function on the website, and by setting up their accounts. Both New Zealand’s Best and Ngā Whanaunga Māori and Pasifika Shorts programmes will also have in-cinema and online screenings. The Festival is operated by the New Zealand Film Festival Trust, a charitable trust established in 1996, and based in Wellington. German Film Festival . The New Zealand International Film Festival is a film festival held annually across New Zealand throughout the latter half of the year, starting in Auckland in July. We’re looking forward to bringing a brand new selection of British Film to the New Zealand cinema screens ranging from warm and engaging to tales of espionage. Studio Italia (purveyors of some of the most exquisite Italian furniture in New Zealand) is again our Naming Sponsor for the Italian Film Festival NZ. The 2020 Festival will open with the Australian film, True History of the Kelly Gang screening in cinema at ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland concurrently with the online premiere on Friday 24 July. 18 Teams Shortlisted for Kōpere Hou - … Our sessions have concluded—we hope you enjoyed this year’s selections. We thank our wonderful staff, partners, and you our fantastic audience for helping us make the British Film Festival a big success! Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2020 will also include a programme of extra events in cinemas and online. Kerikeri - (2–5 April) Matakana - (19 March – 5 April) Auckland - (19 March – 5 April): Bridgway Cinema, Monterey Takapuna, Monterey Howick, Capitol Cinema, Berkeley Mission Bay Tauranga - (19 March – 5 April) Gisborne - (12-29 March) Havelock North - (12-29 March) Wishing you a memorable Festival experience. We exist to uplift the perspectives and stories of Indigenous peoples. Nelson Thursday 12 November 2020 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Benvenuti! Relive Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2020 with our series of Filmmaker Q&As - vibrant conversations with directors, producers, writers and actors. Keep track of the movies you’re waiting for, rate/review movies and get the latest movie news. The Festival has previously announced four New Zealand films and a web series will have their world premieres and will be presented in cinema and online. The official press release below reveals the programme’s key highlights, as well as the opening night film AND some exciting details about limited cinema screenings. Dates and locations. With New Zealand moving to Level One in June, the Festival explored opportunities to screen selected films in cinemas and venues around the country. Wednesday, 28th October 7.00 pm Red Programme Thursday, 29th October 7.00 pm Blue Programme Friday, 30th October 7.00 pm Red Programme Saturday, 31th October 7.00 pm Blue Programme Buy Tickets. Full information on the programme, viewing costs and viewing windows for the online platform will be announced on Monday 22 June. A test film is available for account holders to check compatibility with their preferred devices. The event is the cultural highlight of winter in 13 towns and cities and is one of the longest running annual festivals in the country. ~ BFFNZ [CDATA[*/if (document.getElementById('x-protectfilter-2') != null) { document.getElementById('x-protectfilter-2').innerHTML=function(e){var r='';for(var i=122;i>=0;i-=2){r+=e.charAt(i);}return r;}('>Yao/TvaiftVs8eSfY>j\"5zPn0.moDc6.RfAfXi0zrnw@ulta*/, Memorial Service for Former NZIFF Director Bill Gosden, Before Everest screening at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland, LOIMATA, The Sweetest Tears World Premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre Auckland, The Girl on the Bridge World Premiere at ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland. You can also visit the NZIFF website for a closer look at the line-up. The suspensions continued during the subsequent Level 3 and Level 2 lockdowns, but resumed under Level 1. This year we’ve curated a special programme of more than 80 feature length films and short film collections for streaming on your television, computer, handheld device or home cinema setup. Each screening has a total duration of around 2.5 to 3 hours, including the programme with presenting partner presentations, intermission and spot prizes. First founded in 1969 as the Auckland International Film Festival, the New Zealand International Film Festival has now grown to include the cities of Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, and twelve provincial cities, as well as Auckland. Media Release. Film festival director Marten Rabarts said it was a sad day for the film industry in New Zealand and worldwide. The Suter Theatre 208 Bridge St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand Details for these are being finalised, but will include filmmaker introductions, Q&As, discussion forums, awards ceremonies and masterclasses. Find Trailers, News, Reviews and Features. Our films and books tell stories of adventure sports, foreign cultures, remote travel and environmental issues. The remaining films will be available for rental with varying start dates. A selection of the films are available for screenings in your town. All Online Premieres and Rentals, alphabetical 1982 NZ Mountain Film Festival National Tour The NZ Mountain Film Festival National Tour takes award winning films to audiences around NZ from August 1 onwards. It is our great pleasure to present the Fifth Edition of the Studio Italia Cinema Italiano Festival / Studio Italia Italian Film Festival NZ. * The 19 best films of NZIFF 2019. “We’re delighted to finally reveal the full programme for the 2020 Festival. Having its world premiere at Whānau Mārama is Steelers – The World’s First Gay Rugby Club, a debut documentary from New York-based Australian news reporter Eammon Ashton-Atkinson. You can visit it here and send messages to tribute@rememberingbillgosden.nz. Options for younger film fans and their families have also been increased in the 2020 programme with four feature films and two collections of animation shorts – Animation for Kids 4+ and Animation for Kids 8+. Strange times call for creative responses.....a collection of NZ Films, docos and TV, with NZ music front and centre. News. New Zealand Alpine Club; FAQs; From approximately 360 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favourites are among the films chosen to travel the globe. Other programme highlights include Mardi Gras Film Festival 2020 Audience Award winner Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) featuring New Zealand actor Rachel House (Bellbird, NZIFF19), Ai Weiwei’s latest documentary Vivos, Iranian blockbuster and Tokyo International Film Festival Best Director winner Just 6.5, Sundance Film Festival 2020 Audience Award (World Cinema Dramatic) winner Identifying Features, Berlin International Film Festival 2020 Teddy Award (Best LGTBQI+ Film) winner No Hard Feelings, Venice Film Festival 2019 Best First Feature winner You Will Die at Twenty, Venice Film Festival 2019 Best Film (Venice Days) winner The Long Walk, Venice Film Festival 2019 Best Actor and Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Best Film (Platform) winner Martin Eden and Palme D’Or winning director Kore-eada Hirokazu (Shoplifters, NZIFF18) returns to the Festival with French language feature The Truth, starring Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke. The service was live-streamed and can be viewed here Bill died peacefully on Friday 6 November, five days shy of his 67th birthday. The Financial Markets Authority is the independent crown agency tasked with maintaining fair, efficient and transparent markets for … * Liam Maguren’s NZIFF 2020 picks This is what will appear next to your ratings and reviews. The 2020 New Zealand International Film Festival will be presented in "an online format", say organisers. We also have a free Schools program sponsored by … NZIFF was founded on the principle of sharing box office income with filmmakers. In 2009, for the first time, the Festival did away with its vari Existing memberships will be extended to compensate for the lost three months. Films are only available to watch within New Zealand and films will be able to be viewed through a variety of devices provided a broadband connection is available. The illustrious NZ film … Available now until Sunday 30 August. Back to content top anchor. The New Zealand International Film Festival will present the 2020 programme in an online format. A collection of Māori and Pasifika short films curated by Leo Koziol (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rakaipaaka), director of the Wairoa Māori Film Festival, with guest co-curator Craig Fasi (Niue), director of the Pollywood Film Festival. By signing up, you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy. “This year marks the fifth year of this programme at Sydney Film Festival and we are delighted to be able to also present this collection of exceptional films from women filmmakers from Estonia, Germany, Kosovo, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden and Switzerland,” Rabarts said. Indonesian Short Film Night 7 Jul / General News Join us for an evening of Indonesian short films full of family, friendship, frights, love, and contemplation of the big questions in life. Find out more. Gosden joined the festival in … He was 66. The 12th German Film Festival in New Zealand will be a hybrid film festival this year: in cinemas and online from 22 September until 30 November. ‘‘The film community in New Zealand owes Bill a huge debt of gratitude for the decades of work and passion he committed to develop and champion a world class festival experience for audiences and film-makers alike.’’ The service was live-streamed and can be viewed here Bill died peacefully on Friday 6 November, five days shy of his 67th birthday. Other features this year include a new cooperation between European Film Promotion and Sydney Film Festival with seven films in a special collection EUROPE! The New Zealand International Fraud Film Festival provides an excellent opportunity to network with other agencies and organisations, and to share insights in this area. The film that opened the first Auckland International Film Festival is a Scandinavian classic, an intense, superbly acted portrait of a self-dramatising young writer and the late 19th-Century society he rejects. The film, directed by Justin Kurzel (Snowtown NZIFF11) and based on the Booker Prize winning novel by Peter Carey, is a surreal adaptation of the outlaw legend featuring high-profile New Zealand actors including Thomasin McKenzie (Leave No Trace, NZIFF18), musician Marlon Williams and Russell Crowe. The full programme for Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has been revealed with 79 feature films and seven collections of short films from 41 countries screening online and in selected cinemas and venues from 24 July to 2 August. Since then we’ve been working tirelessly to secure a strong programme of films and upgrade our video on demand platform to bring the festival to a nationwide audience.”. Share your experiences over at Letterboxd and Flicks, or explore our archives. A Memorial Service for former Director Bill Gosden (ONZM) was held on Monday 16 November at Public Trust Hall, Wellington. Bringing together this year’s programme of films has certainly been challenging as we’ve responded to the constantly changing landscape globally and in New Zealand caused by the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic,” Festival Director Marten Rabarts said. Tickets for premiere screenings will be on sale from 10 July, while rental options will be available to purchase from the first available screening date. african film festival new zealand auckland 26 november-6 december 2020 | wellington 4-8 november 2020 New Zealand’s largest international short film festival will open in cinemas across Aotearoa – and online – from 2 October. North Island. “This has been incredibly complex to secure both in-cinema and online rights for films, but we are very pleased to announce we will have 27 films showing in venues in six cities including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. FINE PRINT & DISCLAIMER: Flicks's official rating: Pretty good, but not perfect. A Memorial Service for former Director Bill Gosden (ONZM) was held on Monday 16 November at Public Trust Hall, Wellington. * Steve Newall’s NZIFF 2020 picks Exhausted your Netflix library? We have LOADS of premium festival films on-demand to help you through current covid restrictions. Māoriland Film Festival was founded in 2014 to celebrate Indigenous voices and storytelling in film from Ōtaki, Aotearoa. Programmes have been confirmed for ASB Waterfront Theatre in Auckland and Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch, and further details of these and other in-cinema screenings will be announced next week. Sign up for FLICKS weekly updates - what's new & awesome in cinemas. What next? The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is a celebration of film on the finest screens in New Zealand. Curators’ comments on each film appear in italics. “In March as COVID-19 led the world towards lockdown we made the decision to take the Festival online, rejecting the only other option at that time which would have been outright cancellation. Note: Tickets are not being sold in stores this year due to Covid-19 tracing requirements and the ability to provide refunds if screenings are cancelled due to Covid-19.